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Can you swim in Longview Lake?

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Asked by: Delo Hunter

About the Lake Just minutes from south Kansas City, Longview Lake offers 930 acres of water entertainment and 14 picturesque shelters. Get away with the whole family for an exciting day of power boating, water skiing, jet skiing or a relaxing pontoon boat ride. You can also get a tan and go for a swim at the beach.

Can you swim in Longview Lake?

Whether you want to splash about in the cool refreshing water or relax on the warm sandy beach, Longview Lake Beach is now open for summer fun. Enjoy such amenities as sand volleyball areas, showers, restrooms, picnic areas and certified lifeguards on duty.

Where is Longview Lake Beach?

LONGVIEW LAKE BEACH – Lakes – 11101 Raytown Rd, Kansas City, MO – Phone Number – Yelp.

Can you kayak on Longview Lake?

Longview Lake features a Marina and boat rental. Canoers and kayakers can put their boats in at these locations.

Can you paddleboard at Longview Lake?

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Stand Up Paddle Boards are not permitted on Longview Lake (they ARE permitted on Lake Jacomo).

Can you drink alcohol at Longview Lake?

Beach goers are welcome to bring water toys, sand toys, pop up shade tents (if they can be staked in the ground), chairs, blankets and coolers with picnic lunch – no glass or alcohol allowed.

Do I need a license to kayak in Kansas?

Do you need a license to kayak in Kansas? You do not need a license to operate an unpowered vessel in Kansas.

Are life jackets required on kayaks in Kansas?

Under Kansas law, anyone 12 years old and younger must wear a life jacket at all times when on board a boat and everyone else must have a life jacket readily accessible. Sailboards, kayaks, canoes and paddle boards are considered boats.

Can you kayak on a paddle board?

Simply put, your stand up paddleboard becomes a kayak. All you have to do is add the seat and modify your paddle. The best SUP companies specifically design their boards so a kayak seat can be easily added and you paddle effortlessly modified.